I am so technically illiterate, I can't get the pics on this post the right way up. But if you visit my gallery on my profile, have put up some "before" pics. Never seen before outwith my family.

I am actually quite shocked to see myself... had forgotten just how big I was. But I am not there any more :-))))) Life is soooooo good... if you are struggling, I hope it shows that everything and anything is possible...

Wow....you look great!

So beautiful! You are definitely an inspiration. Thank you for posting, I love to see before and after pictures.

Hey sexy lady, nice work! wooHOOO!! Take a bow…

Be well…

I'd never seem your before pic. I've only ever "known" you skinny. You're so cute! Love the transformation

Awesome!! Inspirational!! Thanks for sharing!! You look Fabulous!!

You look WONderful! Congratulations!

How tall are you? And how long did it take you, from surgery to your goal wt?

Thank you all for the kind words!

jeanZ_RN, I am a little dot of 5'2" and pre sleeve was 223lbs, 203 on the day of surgery and am now 138. Cosmetics will shave off another 5-7lbs and then I will be done. Got to goal of 140lbs after 8 months and reset it down to 135lbs. But not aiming to lose any more weight, surgeon was very happy when he saw me for my one year check :-)

I'm 5'2". Sw. 225. Sw 203. July 22 2013. Cw 148. Size 8p. My goal is 140 then tummy tuck. I'm 51 yr young Love my sleeve. Love your hairstyle. Looks like what I will be doing next after hair starts growing in again.

I'm 5'2". Sw. 225. Sw 203. July 22 2013. Cw 148. Size 8p. My goal is 140 then tummy tuck. I'm 51 yr young Love my sleeve. Love your hairstyle. Looks like what I will be doing next after hair starts growing in again.

We could be sisters separated at birth our stats are so similar - sadly I would have to be the older sister :-)

Thanks, my hair had been my pride and joy but lost about half its volume during the shedding period. Started growing back at about six months (it just started falling out more slowly, lol) and the pic was taken at about 10 months.

Good luck, you are almost there!